Certain skills are always in a stable demand, and a relatively short supply. Plumbing, electricity, roofs. Some of this requires a license, all of this requires

Certain skills are always in a stable demand, and a relatively short supply. Plumbing, electricity, roofs. Some of this requires a license, all of this requires training and experience which only time and practice can give. Opportunities for that are also somehow limited. So, if you live in a poorer community and serve a poorer community, you likely make more than most in the poorer community, and likely gain respect if you do a good job.